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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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